1995 Toyota Corolla 4 Dr DX Sedan Reviews

*  Performance – Average in its class. With some "tuning" and careful shifting of the 4spd auto, you can do some impressive light to light runs, but speed demon it is not. The braking is decent, though it could be better. Handling is as slushy as one would expect in its class. Still, it is competent in all it does without much fuss.

* Build Quality – My car had already seen a wreck when I got it. Most people would have passed this car up due to the volume of body damage. Yet, I bought the car anyways as a "grocery getter" until something better came along. That was 4+ years ago and I will certainly buy another Corolla. This thing has endured brutal abuse prior to my ownership and some pretty harsh treatment since. It never gives me any problems. Turn the key, put it in gear, and it goes. Every time.

* Appearance – The body style is very bland. There's not a single line on the car that stirs excitement. Yet, in all its subtlety, it's not particularly "ugly" either. It's simply an understated compact car that nails the job it was built to do.

* Cost of Ownership – The cost of owning this car has been significantly less than any other vehicle I've own. Even with all the damage this car has sustained, all I've had to do to it, other than regular maintenance, is put an alternator on it. Given that I run a High Power audio system, even this repair is to be expected.

* Fun Factor – Even though this car is not a performer, per say, it doesn't turn heads in a positive way and simply put, it's a 4dr econobox, it still is a blast to drive around town. You would be wise not to challenge the kid with the boosted Civic next to you, but you'll have no trouble zipping in and out of rush hour traffic and taking slow curves a little faster than the guy in the Cavalier next to you.

All in all, I love this car! It's reasonably comfortable, it can take a hell of a beating, the drive train performs reasonably well given its spec, and running this car is cheaper than the Mc Donalds value menu. If you're looking for a very reliable vehicle that will give you reasonably good looks, reasonably good performance at a reasonable price, the Toyota Corolla is a solid purchase.

it has 237,000+ miles and  runs like a charm. Mom,
Amy, and Carl thanks for giving me this great running
little car that is loving Florida. Ice cold ac, but no tint.
It may be old but it's is mine.

Performance- acceration is slow, but it's only a 1.8 liter( i think) braking is great, it handles great too!
Build Quality- built well- it made it through my high school days and is still kicking!
Appearance- periwinkle blue and dark blue interior. it's missing the bumper, driver side door handle and has dents on the passenger side front fender. ha ha! this car has been through a lot!
Cost of Ownership- general maintenace, had the clutch replaced, gas mileage is about 34-35 mpg
Fun Factor- love this car! i'll miss it when i get something else.

the speakers are all blown twice now, but it still rocks. as for the car itself, it works good. over 100,000 miles and still running.